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MatthewOrmmd(fromleft).VictoriaHutchiwn.ante'AndcrsonandVinccPanypnparetofithiBabaandlhewmievesnmweek BY SAND“ IOLAN sbolanfi‘yrmg mm Afier 20 years. (11th Church's annual panto- mime is ending. "It‘s run its course. It's time to wme up with something else.‘ said director Denise Pcttitt. Ms Pettiu. along with writer (Juries Parker. founded the annual tradition. which started with their children being ‘vuluntold' to partici- pate, according to Ms Pruitt. years is a lam time to do anything. But I've eniuyu] every single miuuw with these The pantomimes came out of a need to pro; vide kids who didn‘t play hockey. ski or skate, something to do in the winter. before the church hall was built. “It just gmw from them It was a huge hit Wt-ryixxfy wanted to be a pan of it." she Wm'nuevesnmsfiom March I to 3 at (he Sloufivflle church. - Encore! Alumni return for final pantomime Latcham Hall w The one caveat was that in order to be in the show. you also had to attend the church. Ms Putin left the dimor’s chair a few years ago but got reeled back in after missing only one season. It was two years ago. Ms Putin and Mr. Parker decided the pantomime would end after (ions have been asked back to perform; In celebration of the show's closing. the mote than 150 actors who have bccn in the produc- A pantomime takes a traditional English fairy tale. in this case the dark adventuxe of a poo: man who stumbles upon hidden riches and turns them upside dmm. with the inclu~ Twenty years is a long time to do anything. But I 've enjoyed every single minute with these kids.‘ sion of local political satire. “It's never hurtful. just poking fun at some- thing.” Ms Pettin said. noting them an: ,0ch for both kids and adults Over the years. the show travelled a bit It was staged in Ancastcr on the request of the musical director's parents. who wanted their oongmgation to experience a pantomime. Hwy also performed at Parkview. prior to earmarking the Sunday matinee for seniors. In an effort to ensure each of these last four shows is in front ofa packed house. ticket pritrs are at their lowest in five years. according to Ms “diets are $10 for adults. $7 for children and $30 for a family with two adults and two chilâ€" dren. They can be‘ purchased at Christ Church Angkan. 254 Sunset Blvd. or Stoufiville florists. 6343 Main Showdates are March 1 (7:30 pm. ). March 2. (2 and 7:30 pm. )and March 3 (2 pm.) For mom information. call SOS-640146] . “A” PHOTW KOCKEIKW IDT magnum mmmm Gothipmwmhm Since 1969. free CA tax clinics haw been held across Ontario from mid-Ifbmary until the end of March. Hundreds of vnlun‘ 10w chanered accountants and lheit associates help thousands nf kwv'im'unw people by preparâ€" ing their inumw tax mturns. fru- nf charge. HavesocneulngtosayaoomMm WW? Need professional help pne- .3 paring your Hues but can't afford 3 it? E (ilinicx will be hvld Matrix 9 and 10. from mum in 4 pm. both days. at the Whitchun'h- Stoutfviflc Public library. ' To qualify. total househuld income must be below $0,000 with dependents or below 20,000 withuut dependents. Individuals with rental income and/m busitiess inmnie do nut qualify. Retums for clients who have passed away are not done. Whitchurch-Stouffvilie News Digest U {'4le To book an appointment. call the library (905-642-RPAD). March Break at the public library is a Sloufl‘ville tradition dating back decades. we Burkhuldcr Street facilv my '15 again hosting a variety of onlcnainmcm from March H In IS. Musician Michael Vukovich m’ll kid: OR the “ma with a pair 0! shows. Space is limiu-d. Phone (905- MZ-READ) or drop into the library for more information. Admission is free. thanks to an annual dOnatiun from the Hum. (Ilub of Smuffvilk'. but you must obtain an admission ticket. 'Ihe schedule features mov- ies. a magician. jungle cats and mad scientists. mu Wmhm on these andother stories SOUND OFF